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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

A U.S. Marine F-35 Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMRA) 211, takes off during a 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group Weapon System Evaluation Program from the Tyndall flightline Sept. 16, 2016. This WSEP marked Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211’s first deployment since standing up the unit on June 30, and was the first operational F-35 firing of a live air-to-air missile (during Combat Archer). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)

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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

A U.S. Marine F-35 Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 speeds down the runway during a 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group, Weapon System Evaluation Program at the Tyndall flightline Sept. 16, 2016. During this WSEP, VMFA 211 completed numerous sorties including the one that fired the first operational F-35 AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)

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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Chad Vaughn, commander of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, signals to ground crew after returning from live air-to-air missile testing during Combat Archer on the Tyndall flightline Sept. 16, 2016. During Combat Archer VMFA brought four F-35s and 112 Marines to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)

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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexah Atteberry, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 aviation ordnance, prepares to marshal an F-35 Lightning II on the Tyndall fligthline Sept. 16, 2016. Atteberry deployed with VMFA 211 to Tyndall to participate in a 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group Combat Archer training program, where her unit preformed the first operational live fire of the F-35’s air-to-air missile weapons system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)

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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

A U.S. Marine F-35 Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 taxis down the Tyndall flightline during a 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group Combat Archer training mission Sept. 16, 2016. During this Weapon System Evaluation Program, VMFA 211 preformed the first operational firing of the F-35’s air-to-air missile weapons system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)

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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

A U.S. Marine F-35 Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMRA) 211, takes off just above the treeline during a 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group Weapon System Evaluation Program from the Tyndall flightline Sept. 16, 2016. This WSEP marked Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211’s first deployment since standing up the unit on June 30, and was the first operational F-35 firing of a live air-to-air missile during Combat Archer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)

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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

A 27th Fighter Squadron Langley, Virginia, F-22 Raptor takes to the skies above the Tyndall flightline during a Weapon System Evaluation Program hosted by the 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group Sept. 16. During this WSEP and Combat Archer F-22s form the 27th FS participated in exercises with Marine Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)

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Air Force Association Air Space Cyber Conference

Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus and Col. David Lyons, speak during the F-35 Lightning II reaching initial operational capability panel discussion during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. Carlisle is the Air Combat Command commander, Bogdan is the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office executive officer, Pleus is the F-35 Integration Office director, and Lyons is the 388th Fighter Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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Air Force Association Air Space Cyber Conference

An F-35 Lightning II helmet sits on stage during the F-35 reaching initial operational capability panel discussion during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. The F-35’s helmet mounted display system is the most advanced system of its kind. All the intelligence and targeting information an F-35 pilot needs to complete the mission is displayed on the helmet’s visor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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AFA: Air Force Update

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein gives his first "Air Force Update," during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. The 21st chief of staff announced his three focus areas: to revitalize squadrons, develop joint leaders and teams, and improve command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

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Air Force Association Air Space Cyber Conference

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James gives her "State of the Force" address during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2016. A highlight of James’ presentation was announcing the official name of the Air Force's newest bomber, the B-21 Raider. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

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Hell on wheels

Without a seat belt, an Airman stood no chance as he was ejected through the sunroof of his rolling vehicle in June after a night of drinking and little sleep. (Courtesy photo)

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Eglin runs, remembers 9/11

Senior Airman Benjamin Shelton, 33rd Fighter Wing Maintenance Squadron, prepares to present the colors during the 9/11 Memorial Run Sept. 9 at the All Wars Memorial at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 250 runners and walkers participated in the run to honor and remember the fallen of the 9/11 terror attacks committed 15 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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F-35 sortie

An F-35 Lightning II performs a maneuver Sept. 12, 2016 over Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This sortie marks the 10,000th flying hour for the F-35 program at Luke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)

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Official Photo Col. Lansing R. Pilch

Official Photo Col. Lansing R. Pilch

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2016 Northern Lightning

An F-35 Lightning II flies past the tower at Hardwood Range, near Finley, Wis., during the 2016 Northern Lightning Exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., Aug. 31, 2016. More than 1,000 service members and both fourth and fifth generation aircraft had the opportunity to train together during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea F. Rhode)

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2016 Northern Lightning

An F-35 Lightning II flies past the tower at Hardwood Range, near Finley, Wis., during the 2016 Northern Lightning Exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., Aug. 31, 2016. More than 1,000 service members and both fourth and fifth generation aircraft had the opportunity to train together during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea F. Rhode)

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2016 Northern Lightning

An F-35 Lightning II flies past the tower at Hardwood Range, near Finley, Wis., during the 2016 Northern Lightning Exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., Aug. 31, 2016. More than 1,000 service members and both fourth and fifth generation aircraft had the opportunity to train together during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea F. Rhode)

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JCOC

Jonathan Spalter, chairman of Mobile Future, Inc., experiences the F-35 helmet at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., during Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, Aug. 17, 2016. JCOC increases public understanding of national defense by enabling American business and community leaders to directly observe and engage with the U.S. military. (DoD Photo by Marine Sgt. Drew Tech)

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Northern Lighting sets stage for modern and legacy aircraft joint training

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II, F-16C Fighting Falcon and a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation during Exercise Northern Lighting Aug. 31, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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